Christine Vartanian-Datian lives in Las Vegas, I don’t need to tell you how hot it can get there. She likes to keep things cool by…
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Layered Middle Eastern Mazza (Salad)
When it comes to cooking, Christine Datian has a way of creating recipes that pleases one’s senses. It’s been said that one ‘eats with…
Avocado-Pistachio-Arugula Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
The wrath of Mother Nature has been felt in many parts of the world recently. Sadly, wild fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and floods have ravaged numerous…
An Armenian-inspired menu for a very American Fourth of July celebration!
Clean your grills; it’s time to prepare for the Fourth of July! Instead of serving the usual hamburgers and potato salad, why not celebrate America’s…
Bulgur, Garbanzo, and Green Bean and Salad
Christine Datian offers us her Bulgur, Garbanzo, and Green Bean Salad for a healthy, fiber-rich dish. It’s a great addition to a pot-luck meal, or as…
Balsamic Eggplant and Pepper Salad with Golden Raisins
Christine Datian continues to wow people with her culinary creativity. Another of her creations can be found on the California Raisin website – and –…
One vegetable; two recipes – or – what to make with fresh beets!
Through the magic of FaceBook, I reconnected with a person I knew growing up, Elaine Cherekjian (now Wolfe). She was probably a teenager the last…
Traditional Armenian Salads by Sonia Tashjian
According to Sonia Tashjian, “When preparing salads, contemporary nutritionists suggest using fewer, rather than more, ingredients. It is no surprise that our ancestors were on…
Armenian Aubergine (aka Eggplant) and Pomegranate Salad
Doug and I met Rubina Sevadjian Kingwell last April at the London Book Fair. Rubina is the author of the exciting novel “In the Shadow…
Eggplant Walnut Ricotta Rolls with Fresh Greens and Basil Salad
If you’ve been following The Armenian Kitchen, you’ll recognize the name, Christine Datian. I’ve posted a good number of her creative recipes in the past. Christine…